Brentwood, Maplewood and Richmond Heights police departments are providing a safe way to dispose of prescription drugs. Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.
Maplewood Police will participate in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Drop off is at Maplewood City Hall, 7601 Manchester, rear (north) entrance.
The City of Richmond Heights will also participate, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. A specific location isn’t stated on the city website.
The Brentwood Police Department will have a Brentwood officer in the station lobby collecting unwanted or unused drugs as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back day from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Brentwood department also has a collection box in the lobby for the disposal of unwanted or unused prescription medications. The Missouri P2D2 program collects and disposes of these drugs responsibly. The program is safe, free and anonymous.
Items accepted include: prescription medications, all over-the-counter medication, pet medications, vitamins and supplements, medicated ointments, lotions, creams and oils, liquid medication in leakproof containers, homeopathic and herbal remedies.
Items not included are: illegal drugs, needles/sharps, syringes with needles, thermometers, IV bags and tubing, bloody or infectious waste, personal care products, empty containers, hydrogen peroxide, and aerosol cans and inhalers.